J. Scott Smart stars as "The Fat Man," Brad Runyon, the stout-but-stalwart investigator who was first conceived as an arch villain in Hammett's classic novel The Maltese Falcon. Charismatic and captivating, Runyon has a way with the ladies, in spite of his 237 pounds.

Nick Charles, "The Thin Man," was played on radio by William Powell, Les Damon and Les Tremayne. Cases seem to fall in to Nick's lap…often dropped there by his wife, Nora (played by Myrna Loy and Claudia Morgan). This sophisticated married couple share as many laughs as thrills in this highly enjoyable show.

This four-hour collection includes 7 digitally restored and remastered broadcasts, and a Program Guide by William Nadel including photos and information about these two weighty and wonderful series.

Episodes Include: The Fat Man: The 19th Pearl 01-21-46, A Window For Murder 10-03-47, Murder Plays Hide and Seek 01-02-48, The Nightmare Murder 01-17-51; The Lux Radio Theater: The Thin Man 06-08-36; The Adventures of the Thin Man: The Case of the Wandering Corpse 10-10-43, The Passionate Palooka 07-06-48